Purchasing Agent at Rex Lumber, LLC. – BROOKHAVEN, Mississippi

COMPANY BENEFITS

We are excited about your interest in a lumber manufacturing career. Rex Lumber is committed to providing its team members with an exceptional company culture and employment experience. If you want a career, not a job, and you want to experience big company benefits with an intimate company feel, come join the Rex Lumber team! You have an opportunity to join a fantastic team and be our newest contributor.

We offer outstanding benefits that include company paid:

• Health with Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Telemedicine Program through Teladoc
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Vacations and 7 Paid Holidays
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Employee Referral Program
• Rally Health Rewards Program

Additionally, we offer:

• Safety Incentives
• Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Wellness Incentives and Employee Recognition Programs
• Conditional Relocation Assistance
• Conditional Tuition Assistance
• On-the-Job Training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Potential for additional Paid Time Off hours
• Uniform Rental and Boot Purchase Program

JOB SUMMARY:

To manage the activities of the purchasing and inventory control departments and purchase supplies and materials at the optimal price and delivery cycle while maintaining lowest possible inventory levels.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Develops and implements purchasing and inventory control procedures and sequence of operations within department to optimize work flow.
2. With buyers, reviews market, price, delivery conditions, and trends to determine present and future material availability. Directs purchasing programs accordingly.
3. Oversees disposal of surplus material or scrap products.
4. Monitors purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
5. Proficient with receipt of goods.
6. Ensure data is correct when completing bills/invoices.
7. Reviews weekly inventory trends and discusses variations with appropriate staff member.
8. Deals with supplier when serious variations arise in delivery, quality, price, or conditions of sale.
9. Trains new staff members, and supervises and conducts performance appraisals of staff.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. May purchase large or complex items.
2. All other duties assigned by supervisor.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent.
2. Computer literate (including MS Word, MS Excel) typing, and data entry.
3. Good Organizational skills.
4. At least five years' buying or purchasing experience in the metal converting business. Experience as a supervisor in that function desirable.
5. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Professional ethics, tact, and courtesy in dealing with vendors.
6. Willingness to travel to outlying plants in U.S. and around the world.
7. Valid Driver Licenses.